Sample selection versus two-part models revisited: the case of female smoking and drinking

No 200604, Working Papers from School of Economics, University College Dublin

Abstract: There is a well-established debate between Heckman sample selection and two-part models in health econometrics, particularly when no obvious exclusion restrictions are available. Most of this debate has focussed on the application of these models to health care expenditure. This paper revisits the debate in the context of female smoking and drinking, and evaluates the two approaches on three grounds: theoretical, practical and statistical. The two-part model is generally favoured but it is stressed that this comparison should be carried out on a case-by-case basis.

Keywords: Selection; Two-part; Smoking; Drinking; Health--Econometric models; Women--Tobacco use; Women--Alcohol use (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C24 C25 D12 I12 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2006-04
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Journal Article: Sample selection versus two-part models revisited: The case of female smoking and drinking (2008)
Working Paper: Sample Selection Versus Two-Part Models Revisited: The Case of Female Smoking and Drinking (2006)
Working Paper: Sample Selection Versus Two-Part Models Revisited: the Case of Female Smoking and Drinking (2006)
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